The Christ statue, emblem of Rio de Janeiro with his outstretched arms, stands atop Corcovado mountain. The view from beneath the Christ is unparalleled, with Rio's beaches laid out below and the ...Read more

Sugar Loaf mountain just close enough to touch.

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Caroline Carlos

San Jose

Dec 19, 2016

Yes, seeing the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) is why people come; but the views of the city from up here are beautiful. Just be flexible with your schedule if you come outside of summer; impending rain and thick fog will obscure your view of anything -- even the famous statue. Oh, and not to frighten you, but if your train up gets stuck on the tracks, rest assured you'll be rescued in no time. Or you could just scale the mountain...yup, people actually mountain climb up here.

Recommended for:Outdoor EnthusiastsFamily TravellersHistory Buffs

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Frances Nguyen Ha

Santa Clara

Oct 21, 2013

Corcovado is a mountain that contains the famous Christ the Redeemer statute. Corcovado is 710 meters tall (2,239 feet) and is accessible by car and tram. I recommend taking the tram so you can go through the steep incline through Tijuca Forest.

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Dania Mazzi

Verona

Jul 30, 2013

It's good when it's a bright sunny day..don't go if there's some haze or you won't see anything

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Katia F

Osasco

May 30, 2013

Must to go!!! Wonderful !!! Only a few minutes drive frim the property! And you can see him back from the our pool!!

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Andreas L

Osasco

May 28, 2013

Visit Corcovado and Cristo - a MUST for every visitor to Rio. Make sure to bring a sweater or windbreaker - it's cold up there!

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Tamara

Atlanta

Feb 25, 2013

Loved it, however we went on a cloudy day...so needless to say we didn't get the spectacular view. On the way up we got stopped for some nice shots. the statue was amazing to see even in the fog....it had an eerie appearance, which made it interesting. I recommend this going here, however skip the expensive tour buses and just take a taxi there and go up yourself!!!

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Ben Maher

Saint Albans

Nov 14, 2012

It is one of those things in life you have to do. If you time it wrong and the clouds come in though you may has well have just purchased a postcard. We had a mixed day but when it was clear it was superb.
On a clear day you get a real sense of the Rio landscape and how the different parts of the city are arranged. If you are in Rio is it a must but get there early as queues can be huge.

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Belinda Ma

Los Angeles

Sep 17, 2012

Make sure you go on a clear day to enjoy the best views of Rio. It gets super crowded so go on a weekday if possible and go early in the day to avoid the long lines for the train. Reserve at least a few hours and bring snacks (or buy them there) and water. It's a must see but it's super touristy so be patient with all the people!!

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Nanda Lacerda

Belo Horizonte

Sep 11, 2012

Photo taken at Estrada do Corcovado on my way up to Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor). A mix of cosmopolitan city, nature and beaches results in a wonderful city as Rio de Janeiro. Called in Brazil "cidade maravilhosa" . Corcovado is a must-see sight.

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Tel Aviv

Sep 08, 2012

The corcovado is a world wonder.. But the real wonder is the view below.... Rio - brasil

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Steve DeAngelo

Melbourne

Jul 30, 2012

The Christo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) was started in 1926 and finished by 1931. It's truly one of the great wonders of the world. I look forward to standing before the Cristo Redentor on my next trip to Rio, which I hope is real soon.

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Virginie K.

First to Review

Jul 16, 2012

The best place for Rio panoramic view is from the top of Corcovado. You need absolutly to go on the top

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Eduardo Sasso

Santa Cruz

Aug 04, 2011

The most beautiful view of the city when the weather is good. Definitely one of the most famous brazilian postcards.

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Craig Kellar

Napa

Jun 08, 2011

Gorgeous mountain, with great views. Of course, the main reason to come up here is to see the Cristo statue.

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Kevin Picholo

Foster City

Feb 17, 2011

Best to go around mid-afternoon, the view from the top is the most spectacular, looking one side at the Botafaogo and Sugarloaf and other side to the lake and the beaches. Amaing 360 degree view!

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DGDoyle

San Francisco

Jan 18, 2011

The hike up Corcovado from Jardin Botanico is a bit steep, but nicely wooded for an urban area. There are signs to beware of thieves, so I packed a fake-wallet to give up in case we were mugged. Even park attendants warned of hiking up there, but just be aware of your surroundings and you'll likely be fine. It's cool to approach the giant Christ the Redeemer statue from the woods...when we got there lightning struck its base!! Don't wear metal hats.

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Yuri Rabinovich

San Francisco

Nov 24, 2010

This is the top place in Rio with 360 degree view from the top with awesome view. This is the most famous place in Rio where the gorgeous statue of Chris watching the city. Recommend to go up in a good weather without rain or fog, otherwise you will miss the view. Take organized tour from your hotel which stops in 5 places in the city.